Parenting in a Digital World Is Not Easy
Practical, expert-led guidance to help you manage smartphones, gaming, social media, boundaries, and family life with greater confidence at home.
Join through your school, or access the programme independently if your school is not yet participating.
A message for parents from Dr Richard Hogan
Practical support for parents navigating technology, boundaries, and family life.
If This Feels Familiar, You're Not Alone
Parenting in a digital world brings new challenges every day. Many parents feel unsure, overwhelmed, or worried about getting it right — and that’s completely normal.
Managing screen time
It can feel like a constant battle. We help you set boundaries that actually work at home.
Gaming concerns
Not sure what’s healthy or when to step in? We help you understand what’s normal and how to respond.
Social media and anxiety
Seeing your child struggle is hard. Learn how to support their wellbeing in a connected world.
Smartphones and devices
When is the right time? What rules should you set? We help you make confident decisions.
Online risks
The digital world can feel overwhelming. We show you how to protect your child in a practical way.
Cyberbullying
If something happens, you need to know what to do. We help you recognise the signs and respond calmly.
Practical support for real family life
This is not theory. It’s clear, practical guidance designed to help you feel more confident and in control at home.
Feel more confident as a parent
Know what’s normal, what matters, and when to step in — without second guessing yourself.
Have better conversations at home
Learn how to talk about phones, gaming, and social media in a calm and effective way.
Set boundaries that actually work
Put simple, realistic rules in place that your family can stick to.
Get practical strategies you can use immediately
Each session gives you clear ideas you can apply straight away at home.
Reduce stress and conflict
Move away from constant battles over devices and towards a more balanced family approach.
A structured programme you can trust
4 live sessions covering 8 key modules, with recordings available for flexibility.
What You’ll Learn
A structured programme built around the real challenges families face
The PATI programme is delivered across eight focused modules, giving you practical guidance on the key technology challenges facing families today.
M1
Age of Technology
Understanding the digital world children are growing up in
M2
Boundaries
Setting healthy limits around devices and screen time
M3
Gaming
Managing gaming habits and understanding what parents need to know
M4
Pornography
How to protect children and approach difficult conversations
M5
Bullying
Recognising issues early and responding well
M6
Social Media & Anxiety
Understanding the link between online life and wellbeing
M7
Technology & Devices
Practical guidance on phones, apps, and device use at home
M8
Thriving as a Family
Building a healthier family relationship with technology
Delivered as a structured 8-module programme (M1–M8) across 4 live online sessions, with recordings available for flexibility.
How It Works
Simple, flexible, and designed for real family life
PATI is built to support you without adding pressure, with flexible access and practical guidance you can use straight away.
4 live online sessions
Join live or watch recordings
Practical strategies for home
Designed for busy family life
Through your school or independently
Parent Feedback
What parents are saying
Real feedback from parents who have completed the PATI programme
“It gave me added confidence and practical tools I could use straight away at home. I’ve even changed the language and approach we use around screen time.”
Fionnuala
Scoil na bhForbacha
“You’ll get very practical advice from an expert who has lived it with his own family. I feel much more equipped to manage what’s coming as my children get older.”
Niamh
Scoil Mhuire Griffith Avenue
“It reassured me that our approach is on the right track and made me feel much more confident as a parent.”
Aoife
Letterfrack National School
Take the Next Step
Want PATI in your school, or ready to join independently?
The best-value way to access PATI is through your school, but parents can also join independently if their school is not yet participating.
Bring PATI to Your School
If you’d like your school to offer the programme, we can help you start the conversation.
- • Lower parent pricing through your school
- • Shared experience with your parent community
- • Helps drive adoption from parents upwards
Join Independently
If your school is not yet participating, you can still access the PATI programme independently.
- • Full access to the parent programme
- • Live sessions plus recordings
- • Independent parent price: €79.95
Start your PATI journey today
Join thousands of parents who have transformed their approach to technology in the home.